Eligibility & Regions

Who can apply and the geographical regions covered by the FYJC Online Admission System.

Eligibility & Regions

Understanding the eligibility criteria and the specific regions covered under the Maharashtra State Board's centralized online admission process.

Information accurate as of: 2024-05-20

Executive Summary

  • Eligibility: Students who have passed 10th Standard (SSC) or equivalent (CBSE/ICSE/IB/IGCSE/NIOS) with English as a subject.
  • Regions: The online system covers 5 major metropolitan areas: Mumbai MMR, Pune, Nagpur, Nashik, and Amravati.
  • Outside Regions: Admissions for areas outside these 5 regions are conducted offline by respective schools/colleges.
  • ATKT: Students with ATKT (Allowed To Keep Term) in 10th are also eligible for provisional admission.

Eligibility Criteria

1. Educational Qualification

  • Passed 10th Standard: You must have passed the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) examination conducted by the Maharashtra State Board or any equivalent examination from a recognized board.
  • English Subject: Passing in English is mandatory for admission to FYJC.
  • Five Subjects: Admission is based on the "Best of 5" rule for SSC students. For other boards, marks are converted/normalized as per state rules.

2. ATKT (Allowed To Keep Term)

  • Students who have failed in one or two subjects in the SSC examination (Maharashtra Board) can apply for admission under the ATKT category.
  • Note: ATKT students are usually not eligible for "Bi-focal" subjects in the first round.

3. Age Limit

  • There is generally no strict upper age limit specified for FYJC, but students must typically be in the age group corresponding to post-secondary education (15-17 years).

Admission Regions (Online Areas)

The centralized online process applies ONLY to colleges located within the following municipal limits. If your desired college is outside these limits, you must contact the college directly for offline admission.

1. Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR)

Includes:

  • Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)
  • Thane Municipal Corporation
  • Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation
  • Mira-Bhayandar Municipal Corporation
  • Kalyan-Dombivali Municipal Corporation
  • Ulhasnagar Municipal Corporation
  • Bhiwandi-Nizampur Municipal Corporation
  • Vasai-Virar Municipal Corporation
  • Panvel Municipal Corporation

2. Pune Region

Includes:

  • Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC)
  • Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC)

3. Nagpur Region

Includes:

  • Nagpur Municipal Corporation limits.

4. Nashik Region

Includes:

  • Nashik Municipal Corporation limits.

5. Amravati Region

Includes:

  • Amravati Municipal Corporation limits.

Step-by-Step: Checking Your Region

1. Identify College Location

Purpose: To know if you need to apply online or offline. Action:

  1. Find the exact location of the college you want to join.
  2. Check if it falls under any of the Municipal Corporations listed above.
  3. If YES: You MUST apply via mahafyjcadmissions.in.
  4. If NO: Visit the college for offline admission forms.

2. Selecting Region in Portal

Purpose: To enter the correct admission zone. Action:

  1. Go to mahafyjcadmissions.in.
  2. You will see buttons for "Mumbai", "Pune", "Nagpur", "Nashik", "Amravati".
  3. Click the region where the COLLEGE is located (not necessarily where you live).
    • Example: If you live in Pen (Raigad) but want admission in a Mumbai college, select Mumbai.

Region-wise Notes

  • Mumbai MMR: This is the largest region with the highest number of colleges and students. It includes vast suburban areas.
  • Pune: Covers the twin cities of Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad.
  • Other Areas: For rural Maharashtra or smaller towns (e.g., Kolhapur, Aurangabad, Solapur), admissions are generally offline or conducted via local college clusters, not this central portal.

FAQ

Q: I passed 10th from CBSE. Am I eligible? A: Yes, CBSE/ICSE/IB students are eligible. You will need to convert your marks to out of 500 or as per the "Best of 5" policy if applicable during Part-1 filling.

Q: I live in a village near Pune. Can I apply to a Pune city college? A: Yes. Since the college is in Pune PMC/PCMC limits, you must apply online through the Pune region portal.

Q: Can I apply for both Mumbai and Pune regions? A: Yes, but you must create two separate accounts (registrations) - one for Mumbai and one for Pune.

Top Sources

  1. 11th Admission Official Portal
  2. Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education

Citations: [1] 11thadmission.org.in, "Region-wise Jurisdiction List".